That's not to say Gareth, aka, Jack Pine has lost his spark. But for now, he is enjoying a solo stint without his usual sidekicks (The Fire). Jack Pine is ready to drop his very first solo EP, Lone Wolf. No need to explain the title.

Apart from real actual wolf howls and thunder, the EP features 4 folk songs played on mandolin, guitar, and tenor guitar. Another local notable, Anders Drerup provides accompaniment on guitar and harmonies. The songs were recorded live off the floor in a day, in a solar powered church-turned-studio in Kinburn, ON.

Gareth will be live in studio with us this Friday. You can catch him later in the evening at St-Alban's Church along with The John Punch Band (who are also releasing a new disc).

Also queued up for you this week:

Poorfolk - yes they are back! - Catch them at House of Targ on Saturday with Acres and Species at Risk.

All the fun starts at 5 pm this Friday. Tune in at 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.anne-marieHost/Producer, Hop The FenceFridays @ 5CHUO 89.1 Ottawa